Died at her home, in Smithfield, Isle Wright county Va., Miss Fannie G. JORDAN, daughter of Mr. Jno. A. JORDAN, Esq., and sister of Mrs. J.B. MOTTLEY of this place.  After being confined to her bed for several months, she departed this life on last Saturday morning the 12th inst., at 9 o’clock, leaving a father, four sisters and a brother to mourn her loss, besides many friends and relatives.

Source: Roanoke News, 19 October 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.